Upper Colorado River

The 2025 Season will promise exceptional whitewater rafting in Colorado! Rafting Adventures on the Upper Colorado River offer a chance to experience whitewater rafting with something for all members of the family and for those seeking a more relaxed mixture of rapids and scenic floating. Geo Tours has been running trips on the Upper Colorado River for over 40 years. Let Geo show you how our experience matters.

The Upper Colorado River is about 2 hours west from Denver. GEO can provide transportation to and from the river so you can forget the driving hassle.

Come and experience rafting adventure on the Colorado River at its source in the majestic Colorado Rockies. The Colorado River originates along the Continental Divide, less than 50 miles away from our most popular launch site on the Upper Colorado River. Geo Tours has a variety of raft trips along a continuous 58 miles of the Upper Colorado River as it cuts through the Gore Mountain Range on its way to the Pacific Ocean. There are rapids in the narrow canyons and calmer waters in the intervening valleys. In addition, the Upper Colorado boasts hot springs, historic cabins and incredible scenery. Therefore, it is ideal for first-time participants, families and groups of all ages and abilities. The Upper Colorado is near resort towns such as Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs, Vail and Winter Park, and pickups can often be arranged at many mountain locations. Likewise, guests can also choose transportation from Denver with Geo Tours. In short, let us do the driving! Geo offers one-day, overnight, two-day, three-day, four-day and five-day raft expeditions, but you may want to try out our Inflatable Kayaks (IK’s) to add that “up close and personal touch” to your adventure.

Take advantage of Geo’s experience and expertise and let us plan the perfect trip on the Upper Colorado river for your group. Prices include: all meals, rafting equipment, spray jackets and, of course, guides. In addition, Geo Tours has camping gear and wetsuits available for rent. Call for more information.

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RESERVATIONS & DEPOSITS – Reservations are required. An advance deposit of 50% is required when making reservations. All trips go rain or shine. Cancellations made 8 days or more prior to departure will receive a refund subject to applicable credit card fees and handling fees. Trips cancelled 1-7 days prior to departure will be charged a $10.00 per person per rafting day fee. No Shows and cancellations made within 24 hours of departure receive no refund. Geo reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a trip due to conditions beyond our control (weather, water conditions and etc.)

Geo accepts VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER. All prices subject to change without notice.

*Minimum age requirements may vary with water flows and conditions.

All or part of this operation is conducted on public lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

A Day on the Upper Colorado

This trip begins at the Pumphouse and continues downstream through Little Gore and Red Gore canyons. A great mixture of moderate rapids, such as Needles Eye and Yarmony and gentle water. Other sections further downstream can be rafted as a one-day trip. These trips offer less congestion than the Pumphouse run.

Upper Colorado

FULL-DAY TRIP

Adult

$135/per adult ** ALL FEES INCLUDED. Minimum group of six guests or book a "Private Raft" starting @ $675.00.

Available May through Labor Day
Includes lunch.
“Private Raft” available starting at $675.00. Call for details.
With a minimum of two rafts, Geo can customize a part-day trip for your group. Call for rates.

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Child

$130/per child * ** ALL FEES INCLUDED. Must be part of group of at least six guests or a "Private Raft" option.

Minimum age 5 years* Youth PFDs are rated at 50 pounds and above
Available May through Labor Day
Includes lunch
With a minimum of two rafts, Geo can customize a part-day trip for your group. Call for rates.

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* Minimum age requirements may vary with water flows and conditions.
** Prices subject to change without notice

Overnight on the Upper Colorado

An overnight trip is, typically, a 1/2 day on the river with a riverside camp that night followed by a 1/2 day rafting on the final day. Trips launch in the afternoon and finish up the following day. Geo’s trips are fully self-supported which means we have everything we need to have a well appointed, while relatively remote campsite along the river. Don’t forget that Geo Tours has inflatable Kayaks (IK’s) that are a great way to explore the river on overnight trips.

Upper Colorado – Class I-III

OVERNIGHT TRIP

Adult

$360/per adult ** ALL FEES INCLUDED.

Available May through Labor Day
1/2 day, camp, 1/2 day
Includes meals
Minimum of 6 guests required

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Child

$340/per child * ** ALL FEES INCLUDED.

Minimum age 7 years*
Available May through Labor Day
1/2 day, camp, 1/2 day
Includes meals
Minimum of 6 guests required

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* Minimum age requirements may vary with water flows and conditions.
** Prices subject to change without notice

Multi-Day Trips on the Upper Colorado

Geo has multi-day trips 2 to 5 days in length. These trips give you the opportunity to explore some of the “less traveled” sections of the Colorado River. You’ll enjoy beautiful scenery, spectacular canyons, wildlife sightings and lessons in natural history, environmental stewardship and a little geology. Multi-day trips let you “get away from it all” in the midst of some of the finest scenery in this portion of Colorado. Let us customize one of these trips for you! All overnight trips include: meals, rafting equipment, inflatable kayaks (upon request), spray jackets and, of course, guides. Geo Tours has camping gear and wetsuits available for rent. Travel from the Denver Area is available at additional cost.